Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.
What could happen
Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Cbr600Rr 2024–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V891000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2025
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,337
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- KT5, KU3
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 15, 2024
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 15, 2024
- Ducati / Honda / Ohlins and more recall: Equipment Apr 1, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.